This plate is part of a ten year commemorative collection of saltglazed stoneware. Saltglazing creates a durable and beautiful glaze, keeping the stoneware in top condition through daily use. Owls delight the eyes and make this unique plate a decoration your home can be proud of!

Saltglazed stoneware, West Germany. First edition 1980. Original fitted box included. Part of the ten year bavarian forest series, #889 of 7500. Certificate of authentication included. 10" round.

Founded in 1871 in Germany as a maker of marbles, F&W Goebel soon became a name in tableware and figurines and began exporting to America in 1893. In 1935 they started making the now famous Hummel Figurines, and featured a Walt Disney collection in the 1950's.